Not everyone in my family supported me when I started modelling, says Aavriti Choudhary

Aavriti Choudhary, who was recently crowned as Miss Diva Supranational, says winning the pageant is a personal victory for her as she battled odds to reach the stage.

Aavriti, who hails from Jabalpur, was bestowed with the title by her predecessor Shefali Sood in a ceremony that saw Adline Castelino being crowned as the winner of LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020 competition.

"This has been a very important win for me at personal level. Because when I started modelling not everyone in my family was in support of me but the moment I became the finalist of Miss Diva everyone came along. Now that I have won, everyone is celebrating and are very proud," Aavriti told PTI.

"Also, this victory of mine has helped me set an example that even if you are from a small town or city, you can achieve your dreams, whatever they may be," she added.

The 21-year model said growing up in a small town and dreaming big was always a challenge for her.

"Because I had very less knowledge about the field in the beginning and it took me a while to adjust and live in Mumbai. I have started following pageants very recently.

"I was nerd back in school and college. It was when I participated in my college fashion show that I realised how much I enjoyed being on the ramp. That's when I explored more and developed interest in beauty pageant."